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SS-260020346Federal

Submission Closed11/10/2025, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Energy → Princeton Labor - DOE Contractor

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Princeton, NJ, 08543, USA

Set-Aside

LAS

Documents

Statement of Work for Transformer Oil Sampling and Analysis C-FAC-SOW-056 R0

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedOct 29

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineNov 10

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Submission Closed

11/10/2025, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Princeton Labor - DOE Contractor

Contacts1 person available

OfficePrinceton, NJ, 08540, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Princeton Labor - DOE Contractor

Office AddressPrinceton, NJ, 08540, USA

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Jimmy Russell

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Full Description

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is searching for a qulaified contractor to perform the following services

Subcontractor shall perform the following tasks and provide associated documentation.
5.1.1 Provide experienced personnel to inspect transformers and take required samples from oil
filled transformers at PPPL at a mutually agreed upon time. All sampling containers and
transport to subcontractors’ analyses facilities shall be provided by the subcontractor and
include in the pricing schedule.
5.1.2 Perform appropriate analyses of oil samples in subcontractor’s laboratory. Most samples will
be mineral oil. Silicone and bio-based oils will be identified in the sampling plan (if part of
routine analyses) or on individual samples. Transformers requiring these analyses will be
identified by the PTR. Subcontractor may use alternate ASTM methods to those called out in
the SOW.
1. Oil Screen Analyses shall include the following.
Analysis ASTM Standard
a. Neutralization Number ASTM D 974
b. Interfacial Tension (IFT) ASTM D 971
c. Relative Density (Specific Gravity) ASTM D 1298
d. Color ASTM D 1500
PWR-SOW-056, Rev 2 PAGE 3 of 7
e. Visual Examination ASTM D 1524
f. Dielectric Breakdown Voltage ASTM D 877
2. Moisture in Oil
Analysis ASTM Standard
a. Moisture in Oil ASTM D 1533
3. Dissolved Gas Analysis
Analysis ASTM Standard
a. Dissolved Gas Sampling ASTM D 3613
b. Analysis by Gas Chromatography ASTM D 3612
4. Discretionary Analyses
Subcontractor shall also offer other analyses on a sample by sample basis, including the
following.
Analysis ASTM Standard
a. Oxidation Inhibitor ASTM D 2668
b. Liquid Power Factor ASTM D 924
c. Furan Content ASTM D 5837
d. Metals in Oil ASTM D 3635
5.1.3 Subcontractor may properly dispose of sample remains 6 months after analysis.